FORD EXPEDITION (2017) recall — Visibility
Ford is recalling 2017 Expedition vehicles with a front blower motor that may fail, increasing interior fire risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Expedition vehicles due to a front blower motor that can fail and cause interior fires. This recall matters because fire risks in vehicles can lead to serious injury or death. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225795-ford-expedition-2017-recall-front-blower-motor-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225795-ford-expedition-2017-recall-front-blower-motor-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V648000
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“Ford Expedition (2017) Recall: Front Blower Motor Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225795-ford-expedition-2017-recall-front-blower-motor-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V648000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V648000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front blower motor, located behind the glove box, can fail and cause electrical issues that may lead to interior fires. This hazard occurs because the motor's failure can create sparks or overheating in the vehicle's interior.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Expedition vehicles are affected. Drivers with the front blower motor failure risk are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford Expedition has a front blower motor behind the glove box that may fail. The recall covers 2015-2017 models, but the specific issue was identified in 2017 vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement.
Get Replacement Parts
Dealers will provide a free replacement front blower motor assembly.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2017 Expedition being recalled?
The front blower motor can fail and increase the risk of an interior fire.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Ford Expedition is affected if it has a front blower motor behind the glove box that may fail.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free front blower motor replacement.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V648000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V648000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V648000 (August 26, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.